Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Wangchuk Demands Assurance to End Fast
Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist and education reformer, is on a hunger strike.
He wrote a letter to the government asking for a promise that no legal action will be taken against young protesters.
He also wants compensation for families of students who died by suicide after an exam paper leak.
Many MPs have asked him to end his fast, but he says he won't until he gets the assurances he wants.
He was moved to a hospital by the police and later shifted to another hospital for treatment.
Sonam Wangchuk is on a hunger strike and has written to the government demanding assurances.
He wants no legal action against protesters and compensation for affected families.
65 MPs have urged him to end his fast but he refuses until his demands are met.
Wangchuk was forcefully moved to Safdarjung Hospital and later shifted to Medanta Hospital.
He demands a meaningful discussion in Parliament to ensure accountability.
- Who
- Sonam Wangchuk, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Dr Jitendra Singh, Members of Parliament
- What
- Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and demands for assurance from the government
- When
- July 22
- Where
- New Delhi, Safdarjung Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram
- Why
- Wangchuk is demanding assurances to end his hunger strike, including no legal action against protesters and compensation for affected families.
Government's Stance
Wangchuk's Demands
Legal Action Against Protesters
Government's Stance
Government has not explicitly stated their stance on legal action against protesters.
Wangchuk's Demands
Wangchuk demands a written assurance that no punitive or retaliatory legal action will be taken against young protesters.
Compensation for Families
Government's Stance
Government has not explicitly stated their stance on compensation.
Wangchuk's Demands
Wangchuk demands adequate compensation for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the examination paper leak.
Parliamentary Discussion
Government's Stance
Government has not explicitly stated their stance on parliamentary discussion.
Wangchuk's Demands
Wangchuk demands a meaningful discussion in Parliament to ensure accountability, including consideration of the resignation of the Union Education Minister.
- Date of Letter
- July 22
- Union Ministers Addressed
- JP Nadda, Dr Jitendra Singh
- Protest Date
- July 20
- Number of MPs Supporting Wangchuk
- 65
- Hospital Where Wangchuk Was Shifted
- Safdarjung Hospital
- Current Hospital
- Medanta Hospital, Gurugram
Sources
Sonam Wangchuk Writes To Government, Sets Conditions To End Fast; Says He Will End Hunger Strike Only After Written Assurance
Sanjay Singh to hand over MP’s letter urging Wangchuk to end fast
Sonam Wangchuk to continue hunger strike until protesters get legal protection
Sonam Wangchuk Says Will End Fast If Assured Of No Action Against Students
Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Sonam Wangchuk writes to Nadda, Jitendra Singh
Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Written Govt Assurance Before Ending 25-Day Hunger Strike
